That's why Jesse Modz, a host with rock station 97.7 HTZ-FM, wanted to give a "big FU to the scalpers on behalf of all of us." The DJ calls up a scalper who was selling Hip tickets on Kijiji for $850 each.

After some negotiation and offering $2,000 for two tickets, he convinces "the idiot" to drive for an hour from Mississauga, Ont. to St. Catharines, Ont. — without any intention of buying anything.

When the scalper arrives, the host calls him up. "You feel good about selling those Tragically Hip tickets for $2,000?" he asks.